Academic Probability and Statistics Syllabus
Ms. Garfinkel
Fall ’07-‘08
Welcome to Probability and Statistics! As your teacher, I am here to help you to do the best that you can and successfully graduate. We must work together for this to happen. It is imperative that you stay on top of your work and attend school regularly. Please do not hesitate to speak with me as soon as any problems arise.
You are expected to do your best at all times.
Be Prepared Cooperate Attend Class
Take Responsibility Stay Motivated Participate
Supplies:
Pencils and Erasers
Three-ring binder with lined loose leaf paper for class notes, class assignments, and homework
Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)
Textbook (covered at all times)
Attendance: Attendance in class is very important. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the work and notes that you missed, either from me, from a classmate, or from my website, GarfinkelUDHS.wikispaces.com. You will have two days for each day that you have an EXCUSED absence to complete the missed assignment(s), but you are encouraged to complete the work as soon as possible. If this is difficult for you because of multiple consecutive absences, please see me. Students with UNEXCUSED absences will not be permitted to make up the work that they missed. If you know that you will be missing class due to a field trip or other appointment, please let me know in advance so that I can give you the work that you will be missing. (For additional information see the Attendance Policy in the UDHS handbook)
Grades: Students will be graded on a cumulative point system. Grades will be updated and posted weekly.
Grades include the following:
· Homework – Homework will be given almost every night and will be checked for a grade every day. If you do not understand an assignment, write about WHAT you don’t understand, give some sort of explanation. Something is always better than nothing and effort is highly valued.
· Projects – Survey, Probability, and Sampling projects
· Assessments – There will be small quizzes during a section of work and a larger test at the end of each chapter
Math Help: If you feel that you need extra help, please feel free to ask. I will be available before school everyday at 7:00 am and after school most days until 3:30pm in room 311. If you would like to come in after school for help or to make-up work, please arrange a time with me. There are math department help sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 3:30 in room 322.
Grades in this class are EARNED, not given!
Classroom Rules:
Responsibility
You are responsible for your own learning, this includes, but is not limited to: coming to class on time and having the necessary supplies; writing down your homework and completing the assignments; studying for all tests and quizzes; and, most importantly, your behavior in my classroom and the ways in which you relate to classmates and to your teachers.
Discipline problems will be handled by the following chain of command: the classroom teacher, phone call(s) to parents/guardians, school counselors/centers.
Respect
We are all here to learn. Please respect that students learn in different ways and at different paces. Rudeness and disrespect will not be tolerated. One way I ask that you show that respect is by raising your hand when you wish to speak.
Grading Scale:
A
92 - 100%
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B
83 - 91%
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C
75 - 82%
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D
70 - 74%
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E
60 - 69%*
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F
50 - 59%°
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*Qualifies for summer school
°Does not qualify for regular summer school make-up
I can usually be found in the math teacher room, 311B or in room 311
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please read the front and back of this paper with your child. You and your child should sign below, acknowledging that you have read this and understand my expectations. Please return the signed portion of this sheet to school tomorrow and keep the remaining syllabus for your reference. I look forward to meeting you at Parents’ Night. Thank you.
Academic Probability and Statistics Syllabus
Ms. Garfinkel
Fall ’07-‘08
Welcome to Probability and Statistics! As your teacher, I am here to help you to do the best that you can and successfully graduate. We must work together for this to happen. It is imperative that you stay on top of your work and attend school regularly. Please do not hesitate to speak with me as soon as any problems arise.
You are expected to do your best at all times.
Be Prepared Cooperate Attend Class
Take Responsibility Stay Motivated Participate
Supplies:
Attendance: Attendance in class is very important. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the work and notes that you missed, either from me, from a classmate, or from my website, GarfinkelUDHS.wikispaces.com. You will have two days for each day that you have an EXCUSED absence to complete the missed assignment(s), but you are encouraged to complete the work as soon as possible. If this is difficult for you because of multiple consecutive absences, please see me. Students with UNEXCUSED absences will not be permitted to make up the work that they missed. If you know that you will be missing class due to a field trip or other appointment, please let me know in advance so that I can give you the work that you will be missing. (For additional information see the Attendance Policy in the UDHS handbook)
Grades: Students will be graded on a cumulative point system. Grades will be updated and posted weekly.
Grades include the following:
· Homework – Homework will be given almost every night and will be checked for a grade every day. If you do not understand an assignment, write about WHAT you don’t understand, give some sort of explanation. Something is always better than nothing and effort is highly valued.
· Projects – Survey, Probability, and Sampling projects
· Assessments – There will be small quizzes during a section of work and a larger test at the end of each chapter
Math Help: If you feel that you need extra help, please feel free to ask. I will be available before school everyday at 7:00 am and after school most days until 3:30pm in room 311. If you would like to come in after school for help or to make-up work, please arrange a time with me. There are math department help sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 3:30 in room 322.
Grades in this class are EARNED, not given!
Classroom Rules:
- Responsibility
You are responsible for your own learning, this includes, but is not limited to: coming to class on time and having the necessary supplies; writing down your homework and completing the assignments; studying for all tests and quizzes; and, most importantly, your behavior in my classroom and the ways in which you relate to classmates and to your teachers.Discipline problems will be handled by the following chain of command: the classroom teacher, phone call(s) to parents/guardians, school counselors/centers.
- Respect
We are all here to learn. Please respect that students learn in different ways and at different paces. Rudeness and disrespect will not be tolerated. One way I ask that you show that respect is by raising your hand when you wish to speak.Grading Scale:
*Qualifies for summer school
°Does not qualify for regular summer school make-up
NOTE: No grade below 70% is considered passing.
Contact Information:
Ms. Garfinkel
kgarfinkel@UpperDarbySD.org
610.622.7000 ext. 805
Homework website:
GarfinkelUDHS.wikispaces.com
I can usually be found in the math teacher room, 311B or in room 311
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please read the front and back of this paper with your child. You and your child should sign below, acknowledging that you have read this and understand my expectations. Please return the signed portion of this sheet to school tomorrow and keep the remaining syllabus for your reference. I look forward to meeting you at Parents’ Night. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Student Name
Ms. Garfinkel Student Signature
Parent Signature _